Policy
5.2% Pay Bump for Troops, Feds in 2024 Budget Proposal
The largest proposed pay raise for federal employees since the Carter administration still falls short of the demands of some Democrats and unions.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Looking to Make Sure SpaceX Doesn’t Abandon Them in War
Spooked by the company’s new limits in Ukraine, military leaders are mulling new types of contracts.
Policy
Biden’s $842B Pentagon Budget Proposal Would Boost New Weapons
The spending plan also proposes industrial-base investments.
Policy
Where Will Space Command Land? Expect a Decision ‘Fairly Soon’
Air Force secretary says Colorado-vs.-Alabama choice is imminent.
Policy
Army Targets Gen Z In New Ad Campaign
The service released its new ads several months ahead of schedule to meet the “the most challenging recruitment environment in years,” Sec. Wormuth said.
Policy
Unfrozen: How the State Department Has Reversed Its ‘Draconian’ Cuts in Just Two Years
Biden promised to revive a "hollowed out" federal workforce, and at one agency, he has.
Threats
TikTok, COVID, and Chips: Senators and Intelligence Community Reinforce Diverse Threats Posed by China
During an annual hearing on the biggest threats to the United States, senators and top intelligence officials discussed China’s growing non-military influence.
Policy
Air Force Must ‘Reintroduce’ Itself to America, Recruiting Service Commander Says
Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas says “declining familiarity with who we are” partly to blame for recruiting problems.
Policy
Air Force Wants Faster A-10 Retirements
21 Warthogs are going away this year, and service leaders hope Congress will allow more.
Policy
Air Force Wants More Planes Faster—Plus a Thousand Drone Wingmen
The service secretary previewed the 2024 budget request.
Policy
Air Force Slashes ‘Bridge Tanker’ Buy, Sets Deadline for Clean-Sheet Aerial Refueler
Stealthy new tanker jet should arrive in the 2030s, service’s top weapons buyer says.
Policy
Marines See Early Successes in Retention Push—and Ways to Do Better
Meanwhile, the commandant wants to bring skilled people into the Corps at advanced ranks.
Policy
Panel Seeks Ways to Accelerate Pentagon Budgeting—and Keep Up with China
Recommendations are expected soon on adapting a decades-old way of doing things for the modern era.
Policy
New National Cyber Strategy: Raise Defensive Baseline for Critical Infrastructure
The White House wants to get electrical systems, gas pipelines, water treatment plants, and more up to a consistent level of cybersecurity.
Policy
Ukraine Doesn't Appear to Be Diverting Arms, DOD Inspector Says as He Ups Scrutiny
As lawmakers worry about the possibility of stolen arms, incoming IG says 20 audits are underway or planned.
Policy
Delete TikTok by March 29, White House Tells Feds
The Office of Management and Budget responds to a congressional push to ban the popular Chinese social-networking app from government devices.
Policy
Cutting Pentagon Jobs Won't Stop the Real Waste, Union Says
Lawmakers should reject pressure to fund underperforming weapons and service contracts, AFGE officials said.
Exclusive
Ideas
EXCLUSIVE: 7 Former NATO Commanders Say US ‘Must Do Everything We Can’ for Ukrainian Victory
"Now is the time for America and its allies to dig deeper to get Ukraine what it needs to win."
Policy
Less Efficient, More Resilient: The Marine Corps’ Plan for Modernizing its Logistics Operations
Installations and Logistics 2030 document is latest release in the service’s ongoing Force Design efforts.
Policy
One Year On, Why Putin Has Already Lost the War
“I do not see how Putin could maintain support of the elite for two or three years.”
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